Riggs Flat Campground

Area Status: Open

The main attraction at Riggs Flat Campground is Riggs Flat Lake. Some come to fish in it, some to boat on it, and some just to enjoy the reflective beauty this small (11 acre) lake adds to such a scenic area. The dam was financed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in 1957 to provide trout fishing for forest recreationists. Information about stocking Riggs Lake is available from Arizona Game and Fish Department

Boats are permitted on the lake but may be powered by no more than a single electric trolling motor.

Accessible to persons with disabilities.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:

Opening dates TBA due to changing weather.

Fees

Camping: $10 per night. Picnicking or other day use in Campgrounds: $10 per day. All fees are payable by cash, check or money order at the time you occupy the site. Make check or money order payable to "USDA Forest Service."

Permit Info:

A valid Arizona fishing license and trout stamp are required to fish in Riggs Lake.

Open Season:

Nov 15 - April 15

Restrictions:

RV Camping is 22 feet and less.
Boats permitted on the lake may be powered by no more than a single electric trolling motor. RV’s up to 22' and vehicles with trailers less than 21' are recommended. Longer vehicles have difficulty negotiating the switchbacks on the road up the mountain (AZ 366). Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. 14 day stay limit.

Closest Towns:

Nearest first aid is Mt. Graham Community Hospital in Safford, 42 miles away. Riggs Flat Campground is located in the Pinaleño Mountains 40 miles southwest of Safford.

Water:

No drinking water available. Bring your own.

Restroom:

Vault

Operated By:

Safford Ranger District

Information Center:

Safford Ranger District Phone (928) 428-4150

General Information

Directions: From Safford drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366. Turn right (southwest) onto 366 and drive 29 miles to the Columbine Visitor Information Station. Continue along Forest Roads 803 and 287 about 5 miles to the campground. The entire road is narrow and winding. This campground is accessible from April 15 through November 14, weather permitting.

Recreation Map

Activities

Camping & Cabins

HIDE

Campground Camping

Trout fishing. Cool mountain weather. Great scenery/nearby overlook. Watchable wildlife. Hiking trails. RV’s up to 22' and vehicles with trailers less than 21' are recommended. Longer vehicles have difficulty negotiating the switchbacks on the road up the mountain (AZ 366). Tables and fire grills.

No. of Sites

31

No. of Accessible sites

Accessible to persons with disabilities.

RV Camping

Fishing

SHOW

Lake and Pond Fishing

Fish Species

trout

Hiking

SHOW

Day Hiking

Trail #321 leads from the end of the group site to a scenic overlook about a mile away. Lakeshore Trail (0.6 miles) and Jesus Babcock Trail (1.1 miles) are located in the vicinity of the lake.

Picnicking

SHOW

Picnicking

Water Activities

SHOW

Boating - Motorized

Boats permitted on the lake may be powered by no more than a single electric trolling motor.